What is the car tailgate assembly?
"The vehicle tailboard assembly" usually refers to the entire hydraulic lifting equipment system installed at the rear of a vehicle (such as trucks, vans, etc.) to assist in cargo loading and unloading. It is also commonly known as "vehicle tailboard" or "vehicle-mounted lifting tailboard". It is not the "rear panel assembly" in the vehicle's structure, but specifically refers to the "loading function device".
Core Definition and Function
Chinese Name: Vehicle Tailboard (also known as vehicle-mounted lifting tailboard, hydraulic vehicle tailboard, loading tailboard)
Power Source: Powered by the vehicle's battery
Core Function: Achieve rapid, safe, and efficient transfer of goods between the ground and the vehicle compartment
Applicable Industries: Logistics, postal services, supermarkets, medicine, fire protection, petrochemicals, etc.
Main Advantages: Save manpower, improve efficiency, reduce damage risk, and can be used as a tailgate
Main Structural Components
According to authoritative public information, the vehicle tailboard assembly usually includes the following core components:
Loading Panel: Carries the goods, often made of patterned steel plates or aluminum alloys, with anti-slip function
Lifting Support: Supports the panel and enables lifting actions, such as U-shaped supports, crossbeams, etc.
Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic cylinders (lifting cylinders, flip cylinder, balance cylinder)
Hydraulic station (including oil pump, motor, solenoid valve, oil tank, etc.)
Electrical Control System:
Electrical control box (containing operation buttons, power switch, fuse)
Portable remote controller (wired or wireless)
Safety Devices: Anti-collision rubber pads, safety chains, overbridge plates, positioning clamps, etc.
Common Types
Suspended type (standard type): The most widely used, with heavy load capacity, requiring special installation conditions
Foldable type: Can be folded and does not occupy space, can be used as a bumper, suitable for light vehicles
Vertical lifting type: Direct up and down movement, suitable for scenarios with limited space
Vehicle boarding bridge: Used for high-platform docking, belongs to special tailboards
Policies and Regulations (China)
Since May 15, 2015, the "Technical Requirements for Installing and Using Vehicle Lifting Tailboards" (JT/T 962-2015) has been implemented, legalizing the installation of tailboards
In 2019, the national standard GB/T 37706-2019 was released, further regulating installation and use
After installation, it is necessary to go through the change registration at the vehicle management office and update the driving license
Additional Explanation
If the "vehicle tailboard assembly" in the question actually refers to the "rear panel assembly" in the vehicle's structure (i.e., the sheet metal and frame structure at the rear of the vehicle), it belongs to a different concept. For example, the patent obtained by BAIC Foton in April 2026 involves the "vehicle rear panel assembly", used to enhance vehicle body strength, and has nothing to do with the loading function . However, considering the context and common industry terminology, "vehicle tailboard assembly" is most often referred to as the "loading hydraulic tailboard system".
Vehicle tailboard assembly (usually referred to as "tailboard") is a hydraulic or electric loading and unloading equipment installed at the rear of a truck or van. Its core function is to enhance the efficiency of cargo loading and unloading, ensure operational safety, and reduce labor costs. According to authoritative public information, its main functions and characteristics are as follows:
Core Function
Efficient Loading and Unloading: Driven by the hydraulic system, it can complete the transfer of goods between the ground and the vehicle compartment within 10–30 seconds, without the need for additional forklifts or lifting equipment.
Reduced Manual Intensity: One person can operate it, avoiding manual handling of heavy objects, significantly reducing labor intensity.
Improved Safety: Reduces manual intervention, especially suitable for the loading and unloading of flammable, explosive, and fragile items, reducing damage rate and personnel injury risk.
Cost Savings: Does not rely on site restrictions or multiple-person cooperation, improving vehicle utilization and overall logistics efficiency.
Structural Components (Brief)
Panel: High-strength steel or aluminum alloy, with a load capacity of 1–3 tons, with anti-slip treatment Hydraulic system: Composed of motor, oil pump, cylinder and control valve, powered by the on-board battery.
Support frame: Fixed to the vehicle frame to ensure stable operation.
Control system: Supports wired/wireless remote control, enabling functions such as one-button lifting, hovering, etc.
Type classification (by structure)
Suspended arm type: The most widely used, with strong load-bearing capacity, suitable for most box trucks.
Foldable type: Can be folded under the vehicle and used as a bumper, saving space, suitable for cold chain logistics.
Vertical lifting type: Directly replaces the tailgate, suitable for urban rapid delivery.
Swing arm type/Embedded type: Mostly used for light trucks or specific scenarios such as port loading and unloading.
Note: In some materials, "tailboard" may also refer to the rear guard plate (used for energy absorption and collision prevention) at the rear of the vehicle. However, considering the context and common industry language, here "vehicle rear tailboard assembly" clearly refers to the loading and unloading hydraulic tailboard.
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